Class 2 (2nd Engineer) SC&S 📅 Aug 2019

Exam Question

If a ship is seriously damaged under water in way of a large fuel oil side bunker tank what is the immediate effect and what may ultimately happen? What features in the ship would enhance safety of the vessel and marine environmental protection aspects in such a case?

Reference Answer

If a ship is seriously damaged underwater in the area of a large fuel oil side bunker tank, it will cause the following:
Bilging or Flooding of the Compartment:
Water will enter the damaged bunker tank, reaching the draught level.
The rate of flooding depends on the size of the breach and the water pressure at the depth of the damage.

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